Trout Lodge is a true outdoorsman’s paradise or perfect destination for your NE Iowa getaway. Nestled in a valley surrounded by towering bluffs of the Yellow River Forest, the main cabin currently sleeps up to 8 people with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and and the smaller overflow cabin beside it sleeps 4 with 1 loft bedroom and pullout hide-A-bed sofa below and 1 full bath…..and a large Hot Tub Jacuzzi by the deck outside. The Jacuzzi is open and available year round.
The Main cabin has a wood burning stove, SAT TV, internet, firepit, gas grill, large deck, and master bedroom with queen bed and 2 sets of bunk beds in guest bedroom. The property boasts over 1/2 mile of frontage on the famed Paint Creek, a fly fisherman’s dream cabin. This particular section of the stream is some of the best trout fishing in the midwest, and is heavily stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout. You will need fishing license and Trout stamp.
Trout Lodge is conveniently located near Waterville, Iowa and borders the Western edge of the Yellow River Forest. It is the perfect romantic hideaway, fishing retreat, or getaway to spend some quality time with friends and family. Nearby attractions include Yellow River Forest, Pikes Peak, Yellow River, Iowa River, Effigy Mounds, Spook Cave, and Mississippi River.
Yes, the Large Rainbow trout in photo was caught near the property
Inside the Trout Lodges you will find:
2 Cabins…1 larger and 1 smaller for overflow…2nd (smaller) Cabin.
Large Outdoor Hot Tub Jacuzzi…available year round
Utensils, pots and pans for cooking
Tastefully, fully decorated cabin theme w/ special lighting
2 Flat Screen TVs … 1 in each living space
Electric stove, refrigerator, and microwave
Insulated floors and ceilings
Central Heat & AC
Wood burning rustic stove in Living Areas
Front and Side porch
3 Bedrooms
One-level cabin with 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom
2nd smaller cabin included with Loft, bathroom and living area
Loft in smaller cabin with Queen Bed
Master bedroom with Queen bed
Guest Bedroom has 2 Queen beds with a top bunk with Single Mattress
Smaller detached cabin with pullout queen sofa bed
2 Bathrooms… One with Tub & Shower, the other with shower only.
Amenities
Outdoor Gas Grill
15 min from Waukon with Shopko, Grocery Stores, Bars, Restaurant, Shopping
30 minutes from Prairie du Chien, WI, restaurants, Bass Pro, Walmart and shopping
40 min to Decorah
5 min outside town of Waterville
Yellow River just a few miles away. Contact BigFoot Canoe Rentals for canoe and and kayak rentals and delivery. More info here…. BigFoot canoe rentals
Things to Know
Due to staff shortage & lack of a Large Laundry facility we currently have the cleaning fee discounted for renters to bring their own SHEETS, TOWELS, & PILLOWCASES or we may be able provide in certain situations for an extra fee.
Bring your own propane tank for grill or you can fill the one we there if it is low
Load of firewood can be provided for $45
Trash can be dropped off at Green Dumpster at 1621 Lansing Harpers Rd
